Enslaved (NO)

Continuously challenging themselves and audiences for twenty years now, Enslaved have branched out from their humble beginnings as a Black/Viking Metal band to their status today, where …More

Enchanting Darkness (NO)

Hailing from the west coast of this very country, the five piece Enchanting Darkness is a rising force in the norwegian metal scene. The band leands their ears to classic heavy riffing and comes a …More

Deathcon (NO)

This local death metal unit is comprised of members from cult acts Helheim, …More

V:28 (NO)

A relatively new band, V:28 has already managed to build quite a name for themselves. With the apocalyptic breed of half-human, half-electro metal. V:28 are recording their debut-album during the s …More

Samael (CH)

From the simplicity of legendary Worship Him, to modern metal milestones as Passage and Eternal, Samael ha always been on the forefront when it comes to taking extreme metal to new heights. …More

Arcturus (NO)

Groundbreaking tricksters, Arcuturus is one of the most influental acts to emerge from the shores of Norwegian experimental metal. With last years stunning masterpiece, The Sham Mirrors safely tuck …More

Green Carnation (NO)

Album of the month in basically every metal publications around the globe. The reformed 6-piece need no further proof to justify their name on the bill. A Blessing In Disguise is nothing less than …More

M-Eternal (NO)

M-Eternal was known as Malignant Eternal, an important part of the Norwegian Extreme Metal scene from the early 90’s. After the revolutionary album “Alarm”, the band decide to take a break, b …More

Deride (NO)

Deride has been pounding out mostrous metal for close to a decade now. Their debut album Scars of Time recieved massive acclaim and filled a much needed gap in the norwegian metal scene …More

Meldrum (SE)

After leaving Phantom Blue, Michelle Meldrum went on to form her own outfit, Meldrum. Their debut Loaded Mental Canon is an excellent piece of classic american hard rock. Live, Meldrum is unstopabl …More

Warpigs (NO)

The best Sabbath cover-band in this solar system. In fact, Black Sabbath hasn’t sounded this good since 1979. …More

Satyricon (NO)

An integral part of Norwegian Black Metal lore, Satyricon have been one of the hardest working bands in the business ever since their inception in 1990. Touring and releasing relentlessl …More

Gorgoroth (NO)

What would be the perfect way to conclude the 10th edition of Hole in the Sky, you ask? Letting Infernus unveil the new Gorgoroth lineup, of course. The founding member of these Bergen legends has …More

Carpathian Forest (NO)

The demo Bloodlust & Perversion (1992) made Carpathian Forest instant legends. The band re-invented them selves with the milestone Black Shining Leather, released on Avantgarde Music in 1998.

Coercion (SE)

This swedish band has been hitting the death metal underground by force the past 10 years. Known for their bliztering live spectacle, they will definetly lay some blood in their trails after their …More

Frozen Cries (NO)

No bullshit, no trends. This is Black Metal the old way.

Taake (NO)

The enigmatic Hoest and his Taake are set to take the stage on day 5 of Hole in the Sky, marking their fourth live performance at the festival. Taake’s eponymous fourth album was released to univer

Malice In Wonderland (NO)

Bergens own goth heroes makes their debut appearance at the festival as support to the mighty Gothminister. Malice in Wonderland has been long time favorites among the local goth hordes.

Gothminister (NO)

Norways premier goth general hits the spotlight on the first night of this years festival. Following a string of festival dates, his appearance will showcase why Gothminister is the undisputed lead